7th Grade Orientation

So... today was 7th grade orientation. His teachers and principals at the middle school all were very welcoming to JC. I have to say, though.... the kids he tried to say hi to were not so receptive, unfortunately. Hopefully JC has grown this summer socially and emotionally as well as some new medications, that will help him this school year. JC was happy about going back to school. I think it is because he has that routine again and he feels so much safer with routine and order rather than the summer fun, but sometimes chaotic schedule that most children love. We ended up only taking the Saphris for one day. We decided not to risk the 10 days trying it and called the psych. She is trying to get the Intuniv approved for him and she did up his Depakote since the levels were so low on all the bloodwork. I think I will be talking with her about lowering it just a bit though, because all JC wants to do is sleep in late, then nap all afternoon, even if it hasn't been a busy morning. We'll see how it goes once we get to start on the Intuniv. I am praying that this will help him socially, as well as with adult interaction / respect. Anyways, I have a feeling that we will be changing his 7th grade class schedule within the first month. Just too many "work" classes in a row. God has really blessed us with a great special needs staff as well as an awesome principal at JC's middle school. I know he will continue to grow this year and pray that he would continue to seek out friends and people who will be helpful to him....